{"product_id":"239-blonde-bombshell","title":"PDF SEWING PATTERN | 239 Blonde Bombshell | Folkwear","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePDF SEWING PATTERN | 239 Blonde Bombshell | Folkwear\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eDress Sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's XS–3XL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBolero Sweater Sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's XS–M\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Confident Beginner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e English Only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e239 Blonde Bombshell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e sewing pattern by Folkwear recreates the glamorous, feminine silhouette of the mid-1950s with a fitted halter bodice, defined waist and dramatic full circular skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for everything from a colourful summer sundress to an elegant evening dress, the Blonde Bombshell features a simple five-piece construction. The bodice consists of fitted midriff front and back sections, while the low calf-length circular skirt fits smoothly into the back waist and gathers softly at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eView A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e features halter straps that tie at the back of the neck for a classic 1950s sundress look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eView B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e fastens the halter at the back of the neck with hooks and eyes for a clean, fitted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skirt closes with a centre-back zipper and creates the full, sweeping silhouette characteristic of mid-century party dresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern also includes complete knitting instructions for a coordinating \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBolero Sweater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in sizes XS–M. The soft, cropped bolero hugs the bodice and fastens with a single button at the front, making it the perfect layer over the dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003ePattern Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1950s-inspired halter dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull circular skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow calf-length silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft gathers at the front waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth back waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eView A:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Halter ties at the back of the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eView B:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Halter fastened with hooks and eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentre-back zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly five dress pattern pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinating Bolero Sweater knitting pattern included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolero knitted in one-piece construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolero fastens with one button at centre front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress sizes XS–3XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolero Sweater sizes XS–M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eRecommended Fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eDress:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/cotton-apparel-fabrics\" title=\"Cotton fabric\"\u003eLight to Medium-Weight Cotton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/poplin\" title=\"Poplin fabric\"\u003eCotton Poplin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/cotton-apparel-fabrics\" title=\"Cotton fabric\"\u003eCotton Blends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/silk-fabric-collection\" title=\"Silk fabric\"\u003eSilk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/satin-fabric\" title=\"Satin fabric\"\u003eSatin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/crepe-challis-chiffon-fabric\" title=\"Crepe fabric\"\u003eCrepe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBolero Sweater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorsted-Weight Acrylic Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/wool\" title=\"Wool fabric\"\u003eWorsted-Weight Wool Blend\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorsted-Weight Mohair Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eNotions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eDress:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/gutermann-sew-all-thread\" title=\"Gutermann sew-all thread\"\u003eMatching sewing thread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/sewing-zippers\" title=\"Zippers\"\u003eCentre-back zipper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/hooks-eyes\" title=\"Hook \u0026amp; Eyes\"\u003eHooks and eyes for View B halter closure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBolero Sweater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/buttons\" title=\"Buttons\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eButton:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × 3\/4\" \/ 2 cm button\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/needles\" title=\"Needles\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eKnitting Needles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 5 and 7, or sizes required to obtain gauge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eCrochet Hook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Size E \/ 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBolero Sweater Yarn Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eYarn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Worsted-weight yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eXS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 495 yds \/ 453 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 660 yds \/ 604 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 660 yds \/ 604 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eGauge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4\" \/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBolero Sweater Finished Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eXS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\" \/ 81.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 1\/2\" \/ 87.75 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 39\" \/ 99 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003ePDF Pattern Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Blonde Bombshell dress sewing pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress Views A \u0026amp; B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen's dress sizes XS–3XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolero Sweater knitting instructions in sizes XS–M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered PDF pattern files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA0 Copyshop File: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e4 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36\" Copyshop File: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e1 page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 \u0026amp; US Letter Print-at-Home File: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e55 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjector File\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"PDF Pattern Only","offer_id":54993047486677,"sku":"000230-001336","price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF Pattern + 4 Pages Printed in A0 Format (All Versions) - Black \u0026 White","offer_id":54993047519445,"sku":"000230-001336-Printed-239-blonde-bombshell-36in-copyshop","price":53.77,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0451\/3703\/5419\/files\/Folkwear-2026-10-04T145336.458-min.jpg?v=1791140089","url":"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/products\/239-blonde-bombshell","provider":"Les Tissées","version":"1.0","type":"link"}